Should Arsene Wenger Offer Tomas Rosicky a Contract Extension?

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After sustaining a serious leg injury in January 2008, Arsenal have gone 20 months with out the flare, trickery and pace of midfielder Tomas Rosicky. Rosicky was absent all of last season but to the joy of Arsene Wenger, Arsenal fans and the footballing world, the former Czech captain made his return a few weeks back, providing flare off the bench.

Last weekend saw the 28 year old make his first Premier League start since January 2008. Although we did not witness the old Tomas Rosicky. Who gave the Arsenal attack pace, power and vision, however we were give glimpses of what the Czech Republican can provide.

But Rosicky's contract expires at the end of the season and Rosicky is unsure whether or not he will be offered an extension on his contract. Arsene Wenger is said to be in talks with the injury prone midfielder but nothing is certain.

There is a chance we will witness the departure of "Little Mozart" in the January transfer window. Selling Rosicky in January will ensure Arsenal receive an amount of cash rather than selling him for zilch next season.

It's guaranteed Rosicky will have little trouble attracting a new club. The thought of Rosicky on a team in Germany, Italy, or even at the likes of Blackburn and Portsmouth, makes those coaches' mouths water.

But selling Rosicky would have severe major cons. Rosicky works magnificently with the major attacking threats in the Arsenal lineup. The likes of Robin van Persie, Andrei Arshavin, and Cesc Fabregas all play strongly beside Rosicky.

Although when the likes of Samir Nasri and Jack Wilshere return to the Arsenal fray, Rosicky may found himself occupying the bench. That only ensures Arsenal have a superb attacking option of the bench.

It's evident that Rosicky has worked hard and is to far off from returning the Rosicky that dominated the Arsenal attack a few years ago.

Offer him a contract Wenger.

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